Skip to Main Content
Penland Gallery at Penland School of Crafts in Mitchell County is one of the finest showcases for contemporary craft in the Southeast. Visitor Center provides information about area studios. Seasonal hours. Exit Parkway at Milepost 330.9 and take NC 226 north for 7.5 miles; turn onto Penland Road; follow… Read More
Southern Highland Craft Guild Moses Cone Manor –  located at Milepost 294.1, it represents 400 traditional craft makers of the Southern Appalachians on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Guild is the second oldest craft organization in America. Craft demonstrations offered from April to November. Open 9-5 daily March 15… Read More
For 90 years in Asheville & surrounding areas, the craft guild has showcased the region’s finest craftsmen through exhibitions, craft shops, special events, and fairs. Today, we are the second-oldest craft organization in America representing 800 Appalachian makers of contemporary & traditional craft from 293 counties in 9 states. The… Read More
Switzerland Cafe specializes in fresh, homemade sandwiches, soups, and quiches and we craft our own award-winning Applewood Smoked Trout and Hickory Smoked Pork BBQ. Serving lunch Easter – Halloween. Our General Store offers picnic items, wine, beer & cheese as well as T-Shirts, crafts and souvenirs. Check Google listing… Read More
Wrenn Pottery – Functional porcelain pottery for home & table. Gallery located just off the Parkway at MP 153.5 on Remington Road. Stop by anytime! Airbnb rental: Potter’s Parkway Pitstop Apartment, is available, too. 227 Remington Rd. SE, Floyd, VA. (704) 562-9825. Read More